Lecture: The Contemporary Vernacular

Greg Bencivengo recently gave a lecture to M.Arch students enrolled in the Construction Technologies studio course, "The Contemporary Vernacular," at Parsons School of Design. The course explores regenerative technologies and strategies to reduce excess material use, whether through efficiency, material selection, or reuse. The lecture introduced students to four precedent projects from Copenhagen, Malmö, and New York State, showcasing principles of circularity and design for disassembly as strategic design approaches. This talk served as a foundation for the students’ upcoming design exercise, encouraging them to approach sustainability thoughtfully and creatively.

Green Salon: Reflecting on Copenhagen

Greg Bencivengo recently participated in two insightful discussions and presentations held at Dattner Architects, sharing experiences from a unique research trip focused on circular economy practices at architectural and urban scales. Alongside two colleagues from NYC-based firms, Greg presented on sustainable design approaches observed during a weeklong delegation to Copenhagen and Malmö in April, organized by Circular San Antonio. The group included 19 sustainability professionals from various sectors—government, design, urban farming, plastics, and more—all dedicated to exploring the future of circularity in the built environment.

The trip's purpose was to delve into cutting-edge urban design initiatives, from tested approaches like design for deconstruction to emerging sustainable models still in progress. In the presentations, Greg and his colleagues shared key insights from the trip, drawing parallels between NYC’s and Copenhagen’s sustainable design practices and cultures.

AIA SPEED PRESENTATIONS

Associate Principal Magda Stoenescu presented Smile Direct Club NY at the AIA speed presentations last night.

UNSUNG PROTAGONISTS- THE POWER OF WOMEN IN 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE

Slade Architecture Principal Hayes Slade, AIA will be participating in a panel at the Center For Architecture on thursday 3/15:

"In honor of Women’s History Month, the AIANY Diversity and Inclusion Committee is convening a panel of esteemed women in the design industry to discuss their contributions to the built environment and the profession. Speakers will also explore the varied experiences of being a woman in the architecture profession, touching on workplace dynamics, career trajectories, and personal lives. Firm leaders will provide insight on tools women can use to equip themselves at every stage of career progression."

Get your tickets here!

CONSIDERING COMMUNITY LECTURE

We're happy to announce that Hayes Slade, AIA will be speaking at the Practice and Design Conference in Keystone Colorado on September 22nd. The lecture will be called "Considering Community"

From AIA Colorado:

"Colorado is seeing record population and economic growth. Our cities and towns are rapidly undergoing dramatic changes as new neighborhoods seemingly rise overnight and city centers appear to add cranes to the skyline daily. As architects and as agents of change involved in these projects, our actions will permanently alter our communities for generations to come.

So how do we define and redefine our communities in this dynamic, ever changing, and often reactive atmosphere?

The committee has assembled a diverse lineup of national and global speakers to share their ideas from the communities they serve--from remote islands to dense city centers and from mountain towns to the Midwestern plains. They will share their own practice experience and discuss the emerging opportunities for the profession to create new communities that grow, mature, and thrive."

Considering Community

"In this presentation, we will examine ideas of community through the work of Slade Architecture. Over the years, their work has led them to investigate how design affects community at a variety of scales. The discussion will span from the urban scale and their work writing a NYC design guide for ground floor retail spaces and active neighborhoods (published in February 2016) to the design of individual spaces aimed at catalyzing community in residential, hospitality and even retail environments."